Move your mouse to the top of the screen. The cursor should turn into a hand. Left drag the app straight down. The app should turn into a window, then a transparent window as you approach the bottom. When It does, let it go. You have closed the app.

This works for all modern apps in Windows 8.

Alternatively, on the desktop, move your mouse to the top-left corner. Your app should appear (all other apps running will also be there--you will see them peeking out of the left edge of the screen). Right-click and select Close.

Move your mouse to the top of the screen. The cursor should turn into a hand. Left drag the app straight down. The app should turn into a window, then a transparent window as you approach the bottom. When It does, let it go. You have closed the app.

This works for all modern apps in Windows 8.

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I guess this makes sense on a tablet ... with your finger (I have to remember that the design is for the tablet)

Alternatively, on the desktop, move your mouse to the top-left corner. Your app should appear (all other apps running will also be there--you will see them peeking out of the left edge of the screen). Right-click and select Close.